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Sourdough Starter Maintenance

Updated on January 14, 2025January 11, 20252 Comments

I used to think that maintaining a sourdough starter was easy and versatile. In truth, it can be if you want it to be. However, the level of care you give your starter directly correlates to the quality of bread …

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Autolyse

Updated on December 23, 2024December 1, 2024Leave a Comment

Autolyse is a bread-making technique adored by many artisanal bread bakers, especially the sourdough ones. But, what even is autolyse? Why might you want to use it? And, if you do decide …

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Gluten

Updated on January 11, 2025December 1, 2024Leave a Comment

Bread would not be possible without gluten. Bread that traps air and holds itself together, that is. Developing gluten can be a task, albeit a necessary one. Every ingredient added to the dough changes …

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The Face Behind the Bread

I’m Caitlin - The Sourdough Baker

I’m passionate about making sourdough bread easy and accessible for everyone. Whether you're just starting your sourdough journey or looking to expand beyond traditional artisan loaves, I’m here to show you how versatile sourdough can be.

From beginner-friendly recipes to advanced techniques, I specialize in experimenting with all kinds of breads—perfected the sourdough way. My mission is to empower you to bake delicious, homemade sourdough bread, making it a regular part of your life with simple, easy-to-follow methods.